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War in Ukraine
‘Responsibility for This Is Entirely Personal’ – Ukraine at War Update for Sept. 10
Sweden pledges $443M in aid; Foreign Ministry calls out Slovakian leader for claims of ‘Nazis’ in AFU; Some 900 destroyed medical centers have been rebuilt; Zelensky prioritizes power plant defense.
Sept. 10, 2024
Ukraine
Ukrainian Customs Update Automated Systems at 8 Border Checkpoints
Ukraine’s State Customs Service said the new system could reduce waiting time for cars and trucks and is expected to be implemented at remaining vehicle checkpoints in the next two weeks.
Aug. 7, 2024
Ukraine
Slovakia Will Halt Diesel Supplies to Ukraine Unless Oil Transit Restored, PM Says
Slovakia and Hungary have increased pressure since Kyiv sanctioned Lukoil last month, halting the company's oil flow to their refineries.
July 30, 2024
War in Ukraine
Hungary and Slovakia Ask EU to Mediate With Ukraine Over Lukoil
Slovakia and Hungary have increased pressure on Kyiv after they said last week they had stopped receiving oil from Lukoil via Ukraine.
July 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
Slovak PM Blasts Ukraine’s Lukoil Sanctions As Oil Flow Stops
Slovak PM Robert Fico told his Ukrainian counterpart on Saturday that Slovakia will not be a “hostage” to Ukraine-Russia relations after Kyiv's sanctions on Lukoil halted deliveries.
July 22, 2024
Ukraine
EURO 2024 Group E - Slovakia vs Ukraine - Preview
After their shocking loss on Matchday 1, the Ukrainians will hope to turn things around on Matchday 2. They will play Slovakia on Friday, June 21 in Düsseldorf.
June 20, 2024
Football
Despite Losing to Romania, Ukraine Still a Winner at Euro 2024
The war-torn country’s plight is never far from the hearts and minds of fans and players alike who see simply qualifying for the tournament as a major achievement in itself.
June 18, 2024
Romania
EURO 2024: Romania Shocks Ukraine in its Opening Match
The much-anticipated start to Ukraine’s campaign ultimately ended in heartbreak as they were defeated in their first game in Group E on Monday, June 17.
June 18, 2024
Italy
Far-Right Parties Gaining Ground in Slovakia and Italy Shift EU Politics
Polls ahead of the EU vote suggested that far-right parties could claim around a quarter of the 720 seats in the incoming EU parliament. These far-right groups often oppose assisting Ukraine.
June 8, 2024
War in Ukraine
Suspect in Slovak PM Shooting 'Acted Over Ukraine Policy': Court
Now serving his fourth term as prime minister, Fico soured ties with Ukraine after he questioned the neighbouring country's sovereignty as it battles Russian forces.
May 24, 2024
Slovakia
Slovak PM Shooting Suspect Arrives in Court
The suspect has been identified as 71-year-old poet Juraj Cintula, who fired five shots at the Slovak prime minister and hit him four times on Wednesday.
May 18, 2024
Germany
Gunman Who Shot Slovak PM Linked to Pro-Russian Extremist Group
The 71-year-old man who fired five shots at Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, is linked with a pro-Russian extremist group a Hungarian investigative journalist reported.
May 16, 2024
Europe
Slovak PM Fights for His Life After Assassination Attempt
Surgeons spent hours battling to save the 59-year-old populist leader after the attack, which has been condemned around the world.
May 16, 2024
Slovakia
Slovakia PM Suffers Life-Threatening Wounds in Assassination Attempt: Govt
A suspected gunman has been detained by police. Zelensky condemned the attack.
May 15, 2024
Slovakia
Slovakia Sees Rise in Ukrainian Men Fleeing Before Mobilisation
Slovakia's border guard service said 338 Ukrainians were detained and released in the first four months of the year - compared to 166 over the same period in 2023.
May 10, 2024
War in Ukraine
Slovaks Buy Bullets for Ukraine in Defiance of Russia-friendly PM
Thousands of people have already contributed 575,000 euros ($610,000) since Monday, when the "Peace for Ukraine" group launched the initiative, organisers of a Slovak crowdfunding campaign say.
April 20, 2024